The graph shows the mass of 6 children in kilograms.
- Who is three times as heavy as Howard? Give the first letter of the answer. (Eg Apple = A)
- What is the total mass of the 3 heaviest children?
(a)
Mass of the 6 children
Julian: 49 kg
Howard: 16 kg
David: 36 kg
Oliver: 54 kg
Fred: 48 kg
Glen: 25 kg
Mass of a child to be 3 times as heavy as Howard
= 16 x 3
= 48 kg
The child who is 3 times as heavy as Howard = Fred = F
(b)
Mass of the three heaviest children
= 49 +54 + 48
= 151 kg
Answer(s): (a) F; (b) 151 kg